Audiobook and podcast player built for seniors, visually impaired and non-tech-savvy listeners who need an easy way to play audio. Instead of complex menus and unnecessary features, Homer offers a clear, minimal interface focused on one thing: easy audiobook and podcast playback.
Use the special "lockdown mode" to turn an Android tablet into a dedicated, single-purpose audiobook and podcast device.
Designed for:
- Elderly who need simplicity for independent listening
- Visually impaired users who benefit from large controls and spoken titles
- Non-tech-savvy users who find standard apps overwhelming
- People with cognitive challenges who need basic functionality
Easy to use:
- Large, easy-to-tap buttons
- Optional title read-aloud for accessibility
- Flip-to-stop: place device screen-down to pause playback
Lockdown mode:
- only playback functionality
- blocks exiting the app
- no access to other apps, notifications nor settings.
Features
- audiobooks
- podcasts
- sleep timer
- playback speed
- ease of use
- flip-to-stop
- speak titles
- customization for elderly users
- lockdown (kiosk) mode
- DIY dedicated audio device
- no subscriptions, no ads
License
MIT LicenseUser Reviews
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Very unique app.